Compendium: /kəmˈpendēəm/ a collection of things, commonly found in books and writings.
Join hosts & mixed media artists Tina Walker & DeeDee Catron, and Special Guest Aimee Irel for a 4 days, filled with making, building, and constructing handmade artist books, from a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. The theme for 2026 is COLLABORATION, so be prepared to share, collaborate, and inspire others as you work on your books. You will leaving the workshop with three (3) books and we’ll explore the concept of an artist book, explore our definitions of the same and why these are so much more than an art journal. We invite you to share in the discovery of why book making makes our creative hearts full.
An annual book making retreat!
2026 Edition:
October 1-4, 2026
Daily times TBD
NOW LIVE! (in a Virtual format)
$495
✨ Compendium Society 2026 — Your New Favorite Creative Escape (Now Virtual!) ✨🌟
Hello you wildly creative, joy‑sparking souls! If your inner artist has been craving inspiration, connection, and a little glitter‑dusted magic… this is your sign.
DeeDee, Aimee, and Tina are popping in with a swirl of color, excitement, and a bold new direction for our beloved 2026 workshop. When our original venue announced their elevator was officially out of commission — and not a priority to fix — we did what true artists do: pivoted with flair and transformed a challenge into something even more accessible, immersive, and creatively electric.
“We decided to embrace our inner artists, pivot boldly, and transform this into something exciting, accessible, and still absolutely magical.”
And so… ✨ Compendium Society 2026 is going VIRTUAL! Same dates. Same times. Same creative explosion — now delivered straight to your cozy art nook at home.
This is your invitation to join a four‑day, technique‑rich, joy‑filled, mixed‑media immersion unlike anything else online.
🎨 A Creative Experience Designed for You
Because of the venue change, the new price for the live virtual workshop is $495 — a huge value for four days with three powerhouse artists. Whether you’re brand new to mixed media or a seasoned maker, this workshop is built to spark ideas, deepen your skills, and surround you with a community of wildly creative humans.
📦 Kits Delivered to Your Door
All three artists’ kits will be shipped right to you — like happy little art presents waiting to be opened. Each kit includes everything originally planned PLUS bonus goodies to make your creative flow smoother.
“We also have an EXCLUSIVE ART TOOL for every attendee.”
You’ll also receive a simple supply list of items you likely already have on hand.
💻 Your Studio, Your Rules
We’ll gather on Zoom, where your comfiest chair becomes a front‑row seat. Expect a fast‑paced, technique‑rich, hands‑on experience that mirrors our in‑person flow.
“Day one will be mostly prep and mixed‑media fun… we’ll group each artist’s processes together so you can dive deep into each creative world.”
This isn’t a stuffy Zoom room — it’s an open, collaborative, joy‑filled creative space.
🎥 Recordings Included
For the first time ever, you’ll receive access to recordings of all four days for a limited time after the workshop. Perfect for revisiting techniques or catching up if life gets busy.
“The recordings will help you revisit any technique that made your creative heart flutter.”
🗓️ Important Details
💖 Come As You Are — Create As You Dream
We want you to feel completely at home during this workshop. Take notes. Ask questions. Eat snacks. Make art. Laugh. Connect. Just as if we were all in the same room together.
“It will be an open classroom setting, not a stuffy Zoom room.”
We are deeply honored to guide you through this creative journey — and we promise to make every moment worth your investment.
List provided at a future date
Prerequisites: Must have basic mixed media and bookmaking experience. This is a technique building workshop.
WORKSHOP UPDATE ABOVE – PLEASE READ!
Payments made (minus the original $200 non-refundable deposit) between your registration payment and June 1, 2026 are refundable.
Cancellation after June 1, 2026 (midnight EST): no refunds
No refunds will be issued for your personal travel expenses, such as accommodations, flights, buses, trains, etc.
If we cancel the event, due to unseen circumstances, a FULL refund will be issued.
Please note: Venue is located on the 2nd floor of the event center. There is an elevator located on the lower level. Assistance will be provided at the elevator due to it’s unique operation.We can assist with carrying your supplies down/up into the venue as needed.
Registration Cost: $495
If you have any questions, please send me an email to adogslife13@hotmail.com and include “THE COMPENDIUM SOCIETY” in your subject line.